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Surpriseville (2010)

Duration: 09:05    Category: International, Short, Society   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

‘Surpriseville’ visits the City of Surprise, Arizona; a man-made oasis; a master-planned community where residents go to great lengths to ensure life is as safe as possible. Yet perfect order is sustained through strict rules and regulations, gates and walls that surround and divide them. What are the residents giving up in the pursuit of happiness and security?

The film explores 21st century suburbia, where high-density, master-planned cities are defined by walls, gated communities and privatised spaces; where the longing to create the perfect community is undermined by mistrust, fear and division, and the desire for perfect security and happiness appears at odds with our freedom.

Screening Formats: Digi Beta, Beta SP, DV-Cam

Highlights:
OFFICIAL SELECTION – SXSW 2011
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Glasgow Film Festival 2011
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Sheffield Doc/Fest 2010

Supported by: Creative Scotland, BBC Scotland

Links:
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To arrange a screening contact: info@scotdoc.com

This film was developed through Bridging the Gap, an opportunity for emerging filmmakers based in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Director: Tim Travers Hawkins
Producer: Carina Wilson (Blindside Productions)
Executive Producers Sonja Henrici & Noe Mendelle, Kat Hebden, David Hancock (Blindside Productions)
DOP: Keidrych Wasley
Editor: Tim Grabham
Music: Jamie Doe

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